Champions trophy: Five Reasons India should take West Indies seriously

2. Complacency against the short ball

Kemar Roach may cause all sorts of problems for the Indians

India answered many of their critics by facing up to the South African charge of short length bowling in their first game. Rohit Sharma, especially, pulled and hooked with freedom ensuring that he dispelled the perception that Indians were toothless against the short ball. However, that should not be taken to mean that the technical skill of sub-continent batsmen has suddenly improved. Used to dry surfaces that take pace off the ball, the short ball will continue to be a weapon against the Indians as was evidenced in the two helmet strikes made by Ryan Mclaren. Kemar Roach can be trusted to bend his back on the day.